Hi-Speed USB 2.0 DVD CreatorCapture video from your camcorder, PC camera, and VCRs

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Recommended System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4video capture quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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Welcome to Belkin USB Hi-Speed Connectivity!Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin Hi-Speed USB2.0 DVD Creator.Now you can easily capture video from camcorders, VCRs, and otheranalog video sources, as well as add professional-quality titles,soundtracks, and stunning effects to your videos. The DVD Creator letsyou share your movies on tape, through e-mail, the Web, or as high-quality DVDs or VCDs. You can now create disks you can play on homeDVD players or on computers with DVD playback software, and it featuresCD- and DVD-burner hardware support.

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Features• Compliance with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 specifications• True “Plug and Play” performance• Compatible with composite video and S-video devices• Supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video inputs• Supports 30 frames per second at resolutions of 352x240, 640x480,

and 720x480• Supports high-resolution, still-image capture at 640x480

Specifications• Video Input: Composite and S-Video• Video Capture Size: 160x120, 320x240, 640x480, and 720x480• Power Source: Self-powered through USB port, +5VDC @ 240mA max.• Software Interface: Microsoft® WDM, Twain interface • Signal Input Connectors:

Composite Video—Industry-standard RCA jackS-Video—Industry-standard female S-video connector

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Recommended System Requirements • 1GHz Pentium® 4 processor or equivalent• Available Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port• Windows® 2000 or XP• 128MB RAM• 500MB of free hard-disk space• CD-ROM drive• Sound card, speaker, and microphone required for audio recording

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INSTALLATION

Important Note: Please install the F5U228 device driver before connectingthe F5U228 to your computer.

Windows XP/20001. Insert the F5U228 Driver Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

After a few moments, the CD will auto-start and the main menu willappear. Click the “Install Driver” button to install the requiredF5U228 device drivers.

2. The InstallShield Wizard will now launch and the driver installationprocess begins. Click “Next”.

3. The software license screen will now be displayed. Click “Yes” toaccept the terms of the license agreement and to proceed withinstallation.

4. The InstallShield Wizard will prompt you to enter a location for “USB2.0 Image”. Click “Next” to choose the default location.

5. Click “Finish” to complete the driver installation procedure.6. Plug the F5U228 into a Hi-Speed USB 2.0-compliant USB port.7. The F5U228 will be detected and the New Hardware Wizard will

launch.

Note: In Windows XP, the remainder of the installation process isautomated. No further user input is required.

In Windows 2000, a “Digital Signature Not Found” screen may bedisplayed. If so, click “Yes” to continue.

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8. To confirm that the F5U228 has been properly installed, check theWindows Device Manager: a. Right-click on “My Computer”.b. Select “Properties”.c. Select the “Hardware” tab and click on the “Device Manager”

button.d. Click the plus sign (+) next to “Imaging Devices”.

You should now see an entry for “Hi-Speed USB 2.0 DVD Creator”.

Note: The following steps assume that a composite video cable is beingused to connect your video source to the F5U228.

9. After hardware installation is finished, connect a composite videocable between the F5U228 and to the video-out connector of yoursource device.

10. Connect the stereo mini-plug of the supplied audio adapter cable tothe audio-out jack on your sound card. Then connect a stereo audiocable between the audio adapter and the audio-input jacks of yoursource device.

11. Hardware installation is now complete.12. Click the “Install VideoStudio 6” button on the F5U228 installation

CD main menu, and follow the instructions provided by the installer.13. Before capturing your first movie clip, it is recommended that you

either view or print the VideoStudio user guide. Select the“VideoStudio User Guide” button located on the F5U228 installationCD main menu. The manual is stored on your installation CD in PDFformat.

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VIDEO CAPTURE QUICK START

1. Launch VideoStudio.2. Select “Start” from the command bar on top of the VideoStudio

display screen.3. Click the “New Project” icon then select a capture template from the

template list. For this example we’ll choose “NTSC VCD”.4. Click “OK” to complete the capture template selection process and

move to the “Capture” screen.5. Make sure that “Hi-Speed USB 2.0 DVD Creator” is displayed in the

driver window found on the left-hand side of the VideoStudio displayscreen.

6. Start your video source. The source material should now be displayedin the VideoStudio preview window. If the source material includes anaudio track, you should also hear audio at this time.

7. When you wish to begin capturing the source material, click the“Capture Video” icon found in the upper left-hand corner of theVideoStudio display screen.

Important Note: During the video-capture process, microprocessor priorityis given to recording of the source material. Videodisplayed in the preview window may appear jerky withhorizontal imperfections. The final rendered movie clipwill not display these imperfections.

8. Click the “Capture Video” icon a second time when you wish toterminate the capture process.

9. A movie icon will now appear in the filmstrip located on the bottomof the VideoStudio display screen. Double-click the movie icon toopen your movie clip in the VideoStudio preview window.

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10. You may now use the editing and customization features ofVideoStudio to add effects and/or edit your movie clip. See thedetailed VideoStudio reference guide included on the F5U228installation CD for further information.

11. When you are ready to produce the final movie clip, select “Finish”from the command bar on the top of the VideoStudio display screen.

12. At this point, you may choose to create a video file to display onyour computer, or produce a Video CD (VCD). For this example, wewill produce a Video CD.

13. Click the “Create VCD” icon located on the left-hand side of theVideoStudio display screen. Enter the file name “VCD sample” in the“Save File” dialog box.

14. The “Ulead DVD Plug-in - Start” screen will be displayed. Select“Next” to continue.

15. The “Ulead DVD Plug-in - Add Scene” screen will be displayed. Click“Next” to continue.

Note: At any time during the VCD authoring process, you may click the“Help” button to access a context-sensitive help file. The F5U228installation CD also includes a detailed VideoStudio user manual inPDF format.

16. Select a menu template from the “Ulead DVD Plug-in - Select MenuTemplate” screen. Click “Next” to continue.

17. You may now use the “Ulead DVD Plug-in - Playback Simulation”screen to view a simulation of your final VCD. Click “Next” tocontinue.

18. Use the “Ulead DVD Plug-in - Determine Output Options Settings”screen to ready your CD-RW or DVD-RW drive for the recordingprocess. Click “Next” to continue.

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19. The “Ulead DVD Plug-in - Finish” screen will now be displayed. Youmay choose to burn your VCD at this time, or to create a disk imagefile. For this example, choose the default setting of “Record to CD”.Insert a blank, recordable CD into your CD-RW drive, then choose“Create VCD”.

20. When the burn process is completed, the finished VCD will beejected from your CD-RW drive. Click “OK” then click “Finish”.

21. The finished VCD is now ready to be played in your home DVDplayer, or on your computer if you have DVD-viewing softwareinstalled.

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INFORMATION

FCC StatementDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC

COMPATIBILITYWe, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our soleresponsibility that the product:

F5U228eato which this declaration relates:Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Declaration of ConformityWe, Belkin Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the F5U228, to which thisdeclaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN 55022:1998 Class B,EN50081-1 and with Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1 1992. Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyBelkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for itslifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at nocharge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid,to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase maybe required. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, ormisapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; orif any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced.THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS,WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANYAND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, oraddition to this warranty.BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESRESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDINGBUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMINGOR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS.

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